It’s time to get your costumes ready for Scare on the Square Oct. 31.

Area towns are gearing up for a fall season packed with exciting events for all ages, offering something for history buffs, thrill-seekers and families alike.

The Farmersville Historical Society will host its Candlelight Tours on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19, at the Historic Bain-Honaker House. Dubbed “The house of widows,” this tour takes visitors through the history of the home and the reasons behind the wake once held there. Each of the five rooms will feature a widow with her own story to tell. A live wake will also be reenacted in the Parlor Room. This popular event is nearing a sell-out, and tickets are available online. Children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult.

On Oct. 19, Princeton’s Pumpkin Ballooza will take over J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park from 5 to 9 p.m. The fall celebration will feature carnival rides, trick-or-treating, hayrides, and music from a DJ. Attendees can also enjoy a petting zoo, bounce houses, balloon artists, and face painting. The family-friendly event will conclude with an outdoor screening of the animated film “Hotel Transylvania.” A variety of food vendors will be on hand, offering treats such as Frios Gourmet Pops and Texas Corn. As a security measure, Princeton is implementing a clear bag policy for the event.

For theater lovers, Fine Arts on Main will present Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes” from Oct. 24 to 27. This eerie production brings Bradbury’s dark tale to life, offering a spine-chilling experience for attendees. Tickets are available online at the Fine Arts on Main website, fineartsonmain.org.

Wylie is getting into the spooky spirit with its annual Boo on Ballard event Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown. Local businesses and nonprofits will hand out free candy to trick-or-treaters of all ages. The Cross Church’s Trunk-or-Treat on Marble Street will have more than 25 vehicles decked out for Halloween. Wylie Parks and Recreation is also hosting Glow in the Park at Olde City Park, with activities like a zipline and mechanical bulls from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests can participate in a glowing dance party or take pictures at the Brown House’s Victorian Haunt.

For fitness enthusiasts, Farmersville’s Trick It Up Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26. Riders can choose from distances ranging from 22 to 60 miles, and the event kicks off at 9 a.m. at the Onion Shed. Registration is available online or on the day of the event starting at 7 a.m.at farmersvillechamber.com.

Those looking for medieval fun can visit Greenville Oct. 26 for the Fall into a Fantasy Faire at the W. Walworth Harrison Public Library. The renaissance festival will include archery, fencing, art demonstrations, and refreshments from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Halloween festivities will wrap up in Farmersville with the Scare on the Square on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a costume contest, games, treats, and entertainment at this family-friendly event in downtown Farmersville.

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